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Definition of surrounds - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
environmentthings or areas near something else
- The house is beautiful, but the surrounds are even better.
2.
enclosureRare things that encircle or encloseRare
- The garden's surrounds include a wooden fence and tall hedges.
Origin of surrounds
Old French, suronder (to overflow)
Terms with surrounds included in their meaning
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protection
outer layer that surrounds and protects something
technology
protective outer structure that surrounds and supports an engine
construction
outer casing that surrounds and protects the internal parts of a pump
performance
theater where the audience surrounds the stage
biology
liquid that surrounds body cells and fills spaces between them
all-around seating
theater where audience surrounds stage
literature
main story that surrounds and connects other stories
construction
layer that encases or surrounds an object
transportation
protective outer part that surrounds the working parts of a clutch
barrier
thing or person that surrounds something
plant ovule
central tissue in an ovule that surrounds the embryo sac
architecture
colonnade that surrounds and encloses a courtyard or space
region
county in northern Iran that surrounds a central city
Italian province
province in northeastern Italy that surrounds the famous lagoon city
region
canton of Switzerland that surrounds a major city
geography
austrian state that surrounds a city with the same name
Examples of surrounds in a sentence
The city's surrounds include mountains and rivers. The house's surrounds include a beautiful garden and a stone wall. The park's surrounds are filled with lush trees and vibrant flowers.
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- French:environs, entourage, ...
- German:Umgebung, Umzäunung, ...
- Italian:dintorni, recinto, ...
- Spanish:alrededores, ...
- Portuguese:arredores, entorno, ...
- Chinese:周围环境, 围绕物, ...
- Japanese:周囲, 囲い, ...
- Arabic:مُحِيط, إحاطة, ...
- Hebrew:סְבִיבוֹת, הַסּוֹבְבִים, ...
- Russian:окружение, ограждение, ...
- Ukrainian:оточення, огорожа, ...
- Hindi:परिवेश, घेराव, ...
Definition of surround - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
encompassbe all around a place or thing
- Mountains surround the small village..
2.
containmentenclose something to prevent escape
- The police surrounded the building to catch the suspect.
3.
lifeassociate closely with circumstances or feelings
- Mystery surrounds the origins of the ancient artifact.
4.
companyensure presence of certain people or things
- She surrounds herself with supportive friends.
5.
militarydeploy forces to prevent access or retreat
- The army surrounded the enemy camp at dawn.
Noun
1.
outer edgeborder or frame around an object
- The fireplace had a beautiful marble surround.
2.
environmentone's immediate environment or surroundings
- She felt at peace in her natural surrounds.
Images of surround
border or frame around an object
Expressions with surround
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The theater uses surround sound for movies.
Origin of surround
Old French, sur (over) + round (circle)
Examples of surround in a sentence
A high fence surrounds the playground. Firefighters surrounded the blaze to control it. The army surrounded the camp to secure the area. Excitement surrounded the launch. A sense of calm surrounds the garden. The founder surrounds the project with experienced advisers.
Surround yourself with people who challenge your ideas. The police surrounded the building quickly. Rebels surrounded the city, cutting off supplies. The painting's wooden surround was intricately carved. A gold surround framed the ancient mirror. His office surrounds were cluttered with papers. The artist drew inspiration from her urban surrounds.
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- French:entourer, bordure, ...
- German:umgeben, Umrandung, ...
- Italian:circondare, cornice, ...
- Spanish:envolver, marco, ...
- Portuguese:cercar, moldura, ...
- Chinese:环绕, 框架, ...
- Japanese:囲む, 縁取り, ...
- Arabic:أَحاطَ, حافَّة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַקִּיף, מִסְגֶּרֶת, ...
- Russian:окружать, рамка, ...
- Ukrainian:оточувати, обрамлення, ...
- Hindi:चारों ओर होना, सीमा, ...
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